ORIGIN

Never This Good: 1965 Marusho Magnum 500

Though we have seen a few of these old Marusho Magnums over the years, even the best ones are scruffy and missing parts. This 1965 model, however, is our first look of what a truly good example looks like. We dig it, and we would love to see others in this shape more often. Find it here on eBay in Springdale, Arkansas.

Unlike a lot of what we’ve seen lately this appears to be something you could use on the street. I’m with Other Max, get some flatter bars on there and ditch that huuuge mirror stalk and you’re on to something interesting that you’ll never see another of.

If my eyes don’t deceive me, those are pattern Triumph mufflers similar to those used on my T 150 V and other models. But since I favor Moto Guzzi, my fav obscure Japanese model is the Lilac. Though these are nice, but small framed bikes. Rare in this – or any – condition.